Catlin, IL vs Monticello, IL

Catlin is moderately more affordable than Monticello, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Catlin scores 72 compared to 79 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monticello can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Catlin is $936/month compared to $1,030/month in Monticello — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Catlin is more affordable at $119,600 median vs $196,000.

Median household income in Catlin is $67,344 compared to $88,611 in Monticello (-24%). While Monticello is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Catlin spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Monticello.